[Healeys] Holes in Painted Surface

[Michael MacLean]

The holes for the leather strap buckles and the two rear reflector pods.Mike MacLean
 

    On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 5:26 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
 
 

  I don't think the punch would be any worse than the drill, and without it the bit will likely skitter across the surface, doing more damage than the punch.  I think it's risky no matter how you do it, but at least the tape gives you a sporting chance.  What do you need to drill, after painting?
 
 
 On 4/12/2016 4:44 AM, Michael MacLean wrote:
  
  Have a just finished BN2 body and have not drilled any holes in it yet.  Just don't want to screw up the paint job after costing so much.  I had not thought of using a puch to "start" the hole.  Wouldn't that crack the paint? Mike
   
 
      On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 4:26 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
  
 
 
    I suspect it would depend on type of material, type of paint, condition of both, etc. but have always assumed applying some kind of  tape--electrical, masking, etc.--over and under--if the underneath is painted, too--the area to be drilled is about all you can do to prevent chipping.  Make sure you use a sharp bit, and a variable speed drill so you can start slow to drill through the paint.
 
 Begs the question: do you use a punch to 'prime' the hole--with or without tape--before drilling?
 
 Bob
 
  On 4/12/2016 12:29 AM, Michael MacLean wrote:
  
  What's the best way to drill holes in a painted surface? Mike MacLean
   
 
  
   
 
  
     
 
 

 
  
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